Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 4/17/2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how the Progressive Caucus of the Ohio Democratic Party (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information collected through this website (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (e.g., when submitting a contact form or comment)
- Any information included in messages or form submissions
b. Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and timestamps
3. Use of Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communications
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Moderate and display comments
- Prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity
- Improve Site functionality and performance
We do not sell personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to support functionality and security:
Cloudflare Turnstile
We use Cloudflare Turnstile to detect and prevent automated abuse. This service may collect technical data (such as IP address and browser characteristics) to verify legitimate users.
Google Forms (Embedded)
We may embed forms provided by Google. Information submitted through these forms is processed and stored by Google in accordance with Google’s privacy policies.
Contact Form 7
Contact Form 7 is used to facilitate communication through the Site. Information submitted is transmitted via email and may be retained for administrative purposes.
WordPress Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure proper functionality
- Enhance security
- Improve user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing
We share information only as necessary to operate the Site and provide services, including with:
- Cloudflare (security and performance)
- Google (form processing)
These providers process data under their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
- Comments may be retained indefinitely
- Contact form submissions may be retained for customer service and recordkeeping
- Data submitted through Google Forms is retained according to Google’s policies
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Accessing the data we hold about you
- Requesting corrections or deletion
- Objecting to certain processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: ohprogdems@gmail.com
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
ohprogdems@gmail.com
